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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1911

Page

7

Oligarchy Rules U S Nation Facing Grave Crisis

Illinois Representative Ira C Copley warned Bliss Electrical School graduates that five men controlling United States Steel, railroads, telegraph and telephone dominate major industries. He urged graduates to oppose predatory wealth and seek government regulation to restore square dealing for all citizens. The talk followed by diploma ceremony and banquet at Carroll Institute.

Illinois Bliss Electrical School Ion United States Steel Corporation Ira C. Copley Moss Bliss Fleetrical School Carroll Institute New York Therm Copley American Telegraph and Telephone Company Western Union Telegraph Company General Electric Company Westinghouse Electric Company L. D. Bliss

Launch Culprit Fay to be raised today in Washington

The Culprit Fay, a launch owned by George W Lindsay, sank after colliding with the U S 9 Dolphin last Saturday night. It was found at about 33 feet of water near Alexandria and grappling irons have been placed under its hull to bring it to the surface today. Commander Beatty said the tow crew is to lift the vessel for the opening of the general court of inquiry on Monday at 10 o'clock.

Fay George W Lindsay U. S. 9. Dolphin Alexandria Washington Beatty Washington Navy Yard General Court of Inquiry

Benefit for Playgrounds by Emery School Students

One hundred sixty three Emery School children gave an entertainment last night in Business High School hall to raise funds for Washington playgrounds. Dances by Margaret Haas and Jeanette Poole. Vocal solos by Mendel Drake Louise Doing and Jeanette Poole. Arrangements committee chaired by Eleanor F C Flayme with Louise Emmermann Georgia Vance and Miss Waom Galloway.

Emery School Washington Assembly Hall of Business High School Little Margaret Haas Jeanette Poole Mendel Drake Louise Doing Eleanor FC Flayme Louise Emmermann Georgia Vance Mies Waom! Galloway

Will Not Claim Bodies In Moran Shule Murder Case

Families declare neither Mrs Katherine Moran nor her slayer Albert Shule will be brought for burial. Moran’s young son, who witnessed the tragedy, will go to Washington after the coroner’s inquest and be cared for by his grandmother. No clue to Mrs Shule’s whereabouts. relatives think she may be in St Louis or Seattle. George Moran cannot locate Arthur Moran. Mrs K Thomas, Moran’s mother, is recovering after her daughter’s murder.

Katherine Moran St. Louis Albert Shule Moran Washington Shue Shule Seattle Wash George Moran Arthur Moran K. Thomas U Street Southeast

Weather Summary and Temperatures Across Regions

Weather conditions show high temperatures in the Missouri valley plains and Gulf states with 99 degrees reaching extreme northwestern Iowa. The nation remains warm except the north west and parts of the lake region. Showers occur from the lake region west to the Rockies and into southeastern Pennsylvania and northeastern Florida. Saturday and Sunday bring showers to the north west, middle Missouri, upper Mississippi, and Upper Ohio valleys with fair conditions elsewhere. Winds are moderate to variable along coasts and lakes, with steamer winds toward European ports generally fair. Local report notes midnight to 10 p.m. temperatures from 68 to 88, a maximum 84, minimum 58, and 143 hours of sunshine. River bulletin reports Potomac clear at Harpers Ferry, with the Shenandoah misty.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Missouri Valley Plains States Gulf States Iowa Rocky Mountains Lake Lake Region Rocky Muvutala Pennsylvania Florida Middle Missouri Mississtop Onin New England Atlantc East Gulf Coast West Gulf East European Grand Banka

Naval Academy Graduates Dance at Night in Annapolis

The 194 graduates received diplomas from Assistant Secretary Winthrop, with remarks on future naval developments. A large crowd attended the June ball at the armory, while the board of visitors recommended commissions for graduates and various campus improvements.

Washington Post Annapolis Naval Academy Academy H. H. Clark Lemuel P. Padgett Navy Beekman Winthrop Winthrop

List of names in a vintage social column

Nancy Pierce, Clarine Hunter, Anna Gleaves, Caroline Williams, Ina Singleton, Dorothy Gaunt Lett, Dorothy Taylor, Margaret Michie, Marion King, Marguerite Capertan, Marjorie Rusa, Mary F Dyson, Anna May O'Toole, Jaine Willams, Frances E Buell, Helen Keene, Alice Maud Simpson appear in a historical society roster.

Nancy Pierce Clarine Hunter Anna H. Gleaves Caroline Williams Ina Singleton Dorothy Gauntlett Dorothy Taylor Margaret Michie Marion King Marguerite Capertan Marjorie Rusa Mary F Dyson Anna May O'Toole Jaine Willams Frances E Buell Helen Keene Alice Maud Simpson

Washington Collegiate School Final Examinations Set

The Washington Collegiate School in Evans Building holds final exams this week to decide senior certificates. Commencement is next Wednesday at noon. the school plans relocation to larger quarters with a junior department. Named examinees include Corby Swanson Bacon Thompson Saunders Kim Bee Jajaval Britton and Pierce Bacon Thompson McKnew.

Washington Collegiate School Evans Karl W. Corby M. B. Swanson University of Pennsylvania Seward Bacon John W. Thompson Princeton Wenton Saunders Corby Swanson Nai Kim Bee Cornell Nat Jajaval Slam John Britton Vinton A. D. Pierce Preston Bacon Ross D. Thompson Donald McKnew

Friends School Honors Close Exercises Mark Year End

The closing exercises featured songs and recitations by Students from three departments. Principal Sidwell awarded 31 certificates for yearly excellence and regular attendance to listed High School Intermediate and Primary department members. The regular baseball team received school letters, with many second team members named for the F2 award.

Friends School Mr. Sidwell Ruth Roberta Elmer H. Gates Elizabeth T. King George A. King Elis Middleton Bertha Buckman Mary J. King Wrightson Harrison R. King Dowell

Hinds Speaks To Pupils At Hall-Noyes Exercises

Closing exercises of Hall-Noyes School drew many friends with addresses by Representative Asher C. Hinds and Dean Wilbur. Hall awarded Dabney M. Howard perfect attendance prize and Stuart L. Johnson a four year scientific preparatory diploma. Alma mater 1910 alumni greetings followed with multiple musical solos and readings by Gladys Kain Ruby Raymond Hanavieve Rose Thom as Robinson Edna Bowers Evelyn Mills Frank Claveloux Norman P. Scala.

Hall-Noyes Asher C. Hinds Maine Dean Wilbur George Washington University M. F. Hall Dabney M. Howard Stuart L. Johnson Gladys Kain Willam Upshur Ruby Raymond Hanavieve Rose Thomas Robinson Edna Bowers Evelyn Mills Frank Claveloux Norman P. Scala Scala

Prizes Awarded to Pupils at Immaculata Seminary

Nearly every pupil at Immaculata Seminary on Wisconsin and Nebraska avenues northwest received a prize for scholastic work in yesterday’s school assembly. Tomorrow a solemn high mass at St. Ann's Church will feature Fr. T. Vernon Moore of the Catholic University delivering the baccalaureate sermon. Alumnae take charge all day Monday, and the final graduation occurs Tuesday.

Immaculata Seminary Wisconsin Nebraska St. Ann’s Church T. Vernon Moore Catholic University

Three Students Get Medals at University School

The closing exercises at the University School on Eighteenth Street featured a speech by Principal Mr. Preston and the awarding of medals to Chandler Haie Jr for English, Alfred Hietmuller Bresnaham for department, and Henri L. J. de Sibour for gymnastics and athletics. Afterward, students and guests joined the annual luncheon.

University School Eighteenth Street Preston Chandler Haie, Jr Alfred Hietmuller

Woolen bill introduced aims for two week debate

The woolen schedule revision bill approved by the Democratic caucus was placed on Ways and Means last night and will launch into partisan debate next Tuesday for a two week voyage. Chairman Underwood introduced the measure and the House will be formally advised at the June 6 meeting. The day included several clashes between Democrats and Republicans. A porch fire at 138 Euclid Street northwest damaged the residence of Vice President D. J. Callahan and caused about $19 in damage before firefighters stopped the blaze.

House Underwood Ways End Means Committee D. J. Callahan Chamber of Commerce Euclid Street

Court Fines Grocery Clerk Five Dollars Over Handbill Nuisance

District police court launches crackdown on sidewalk and doorstep advertising handbills. Harry Cavanaugh, a northwest grocery store clerk, is fined five dollars after claiming boys circulated the material while he supervised. Prosecutors may indict another store proprietor over a similar handbill found on a sidewalk. Police and court pledge future action to abate the nuisance.

Harry Cavanaugh

Man rides taxi under duress holds driver over four hours

Frederick R. Reamy, chauffeur for Terminal Taxicab Company, pursued Lester Height to his home after Height demanded a joy ride and refused to alight. In District Police Court Judge Pugh fined Height ten dollars and ordered payment of the cab fare totaling twelve dollars and twenty cents. Height offered no immediate payment and was held to pay the bill.

Frederick R. Reamy Lester Height Fourth Street Height Pugh Bealdes Reamy Push

Aims Shots At Wife In Southwest District

Robert Lockwood a 28 year old Black man fired at his wife prompting a neighborhood panic near Tenth and B streets southwest as she prepared supper. He breached the Knight home at 92 B street southwest crashing doors and windows and fled to the yard despite his wife's employer's protests. He is held at Fourth precinct station.

Robert Lockwood Tenth B Streets M. Knight Lockwood Knight Fourth Précinct

Countess Fights Six Men At Court Over Support

Ida von Claussen, named Countess, arrives at domestic relations court in purple velvet and diamonds seeking a warrant for husband Dr. William F. Honan to support her adopted daughter. After magistrate Cornell refuses, she becomes abusive, fights six men to be ejected, and threatens the judge with a fist as she leaves.

Washington Post New York Ida von Claussen Domestic Relations Court William Francis Honan West Saventy-third Street Europe Cornell Rose McQuade Capt. Montgomery

Mad dog bites three children in Anacostia street incident

A mad dog roamed W street in Anacostia yesterday morning biting August Reaper 4 of 2341 Fourteenth street southeast and Edna Ford 6. An unidentified 14 year old negro boy saved others by diverting the animal but was wounded in the wrist. William McKinley chased the dog away with a stick until a policeman shot it.

W Street Anacostia August Reaper Fourteenth Street Edna Ford Wiliam McKinley

Panama Wide Open Gambling Demoralizing Canal Staff

Cabinet meets Taft orders Knox to urge Panama to clean up the capital amid protests by Col. George W. Goethals over gambling and morale effects on canal employees. Talks cover water piping through canal works, tolls, and early passage of Mann bill with shipping notice ahead of canal opening.

Col. Goethals Ement Knox Panama Pariatne Canal United States Republic of Panama Taft Panatma George W. Goethals Isthmian Canal Commission Washington War Department Canal Zone Canal Commission White House Stimson Senor C. C. Aroxeména Arosemeng Gol. Goethald Congresa Democratic House

Delight For Boys Today Opens Beach Hours

The bathing beach opens today with hours set to avoid school time and prevent hockey on the grounds. Dr. W. B. Hudson, superintendent, arranged the schedule to suit men and boys with specific times: 8 to 6 on Mon Wed Fri. 10 to 12 and 4:30 to 6 on Sat Sun. 3 to 6 on Tue Thu for women and girls.

W. B. Hudson

Italy Awards Taft Medal for Calabrian Sicilian Earthquakes

Marchese Cucani Italian Ambassador visited the White House to present President Taft with a gold medal on behalf of the King of Italy in recognition of the aid given after the Calabria and Sicily earthquakes several years ago.

Marchese Cucani White House Taft Italy Calabria Sicily

Excursion to Thevy Chabe Lake Draws Large Crowds

Excursion patrons report a highly successful opening at Thevy Chabe Lake resort with thousands enjoying free entry, marine band music, and dancing on Sundays. Steamers depart Seventh Street wharf at 2:20 PM for Zelonel Beach, offering seafood dinners and sailing, crabbing, and breezes on the Potomac.

Bteamere Seventh Street Zelonel Beach Potomac

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